MUED

3361
Brass Techniques
Professor: Dr. Charles R. Jackson
www.DrCRJackson.com
Agenda Day 16
FRENCH HORN (HORN)
10-11-16

I. Meet in Room WB 222 to check-out French Horns

II. Report back to WA 2080 to continue with class

III. Mouthpiece Warm-up
a. Buzz 2 octave descending chromatic scale
b. Buzz descending arpeggio pattern

IV. Buzz ascending arpeggio pattern

V. In 1971, the International Horn Society determined that HORN be the official name for this
instrument in the English language.

VI. Embouchure:
a. Einsetzen- rim placed within the red of the lower lip.
b. Ansetzen- rim placed on the orbicularis oris, making production of higher pitches easier.

VII. ASSIGNMENT
a. Online Fingering Chart found at
www.DrCRJackson.com /Practice Assistant / Brass Fingerings and Positions Training Games
(use fingerings for F Horn only)
b. 100 Correct Fingerings due Thursday, October 13, 2016.

c. Posture (acceptable variations)
d. Hand Position
e. Airflow
f. Articulation
French Horn
g. Mouthpiece Placement KSU
Horn in F
MUED 3361 Professor:
VIII. Finding and Removing Water/Condensation
Dr. Charles R. Jackson

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